Materials Manager

**About the Company**Established in Taiwan in ****, Foxconn Technology Group (Foxconn) is the world's largest electronics manufacturer.Foxconn is also the leading technological solution provider, and it continuously leverages its expertise in software and hardware to integrate its unique manufacturing systems with emerging technologies.By capitalizing on its expertise in Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, IoT, Big Data, AI, Smart Networks, and Robotics / Automation, the Group has expanded not only its capabilities into the development of electric vehicles, digital health and robotics, but also three key technologies -AI, semiconductors and new-generation communications technology - which are key to driving its long-term growth strategy and the four core product pillars: Consumer Products, Enterprise Products, Computing Products and Components and Others.**About Job**The Materials Manager will oversee the planning, procurement, storage, control, and distribution of materials and products according to company needs and customer requirements.This opportunity sits in one of our most innovative and growing areas of business.As a Materials Manager you'll working with stakeholder, leadership, and cohorts to optimize our materials management process.**Responsibilities**:- Researching potential vendors and negotiating prices.- Working with management to identify supply needs.- Recommending solutions to existing processes to reduce waste and increase quantity.- Recording and assessing all materials quality, movement, and expenditure.- Managing the distribution of supplies in the organization.- Monitoring inventory levels and access to the material.- Collaborating with management to plan forecasting models.- Overseeing and supporting subordinates and new employees.- Preparing and filing detailed records on procurement activity, quantity, and vendors- Designing and maintaining department budgets- Planning and forecasting demand with flow materials to support consistently manufacturing for future orders- Coordinate with manufacturers and engineers to request field service parts to fix or install machines at customers' sites- Closely monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory status with warehouse team to match with perpetual system record, and replenish parts with optimum level to support any urgent needs from local and global customers or R&D needs- Supervising manufacturer for stable production with having quality control to ensure constant and reliable output- Communicating with engineers to resolve debugging and testing issues to avoid delaying production- Managing on-time shipment from factories in US and Mexico to global customers- Discussing with sales team to allocate resources and products for clients to decide estimated shipment schedule**Education and Ideal Experience**- Bachelor's degree in logistics or relevant field.- A minimum of 5 years' experience in a procurement focused role- Proven managerial experience is a bonus- Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management systems- Advanced knowledge of forecasting and budgeting processes- Outstanding communication and leadership skills- Analytical mind with excellent problem-solving abilities**Preferences and Qualifications**- Global experience working with Asian Suppliers- Demonstrated ability to understand our speed focused working model and patterns- Self-motivated to change a situation/resolve bottlenecks- Good interpersonal skills- Knowledge of inbound raw materials**Work Environment and Physical Demands**- The factory has both office area and shop floor area.The noise level in the office area is generally quiet.Wearing of personal protective equipment's (PPE) when visiting the shop floor is required.- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Travel is mínimal (5%) for this position.**Compensation & Benefits**- Robust health, vision, and dental plans- Competitive market salary- Vacation plans and paid time-off- Retirement and matching 401K- Family and life insurance optionsFoxconn provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.In addition to federal law requirements, Foxconn complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.kn37ZJFDn4